• Meets EPA (RCRA) requirements for land burial of hazardous wastes
• Effective in reducing flammability, corrosivity, reactive, toxicity and neutralizes acids
• Effective on spills of unknown composition

Universal SorbaSet™ is a dry powder, single package absorbent/solidifier that can be used to treat hazardous liquid spills. No special tools or equipment is required.

To use: AS WITH ANY HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SPILL, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IS RECOMMENDED.
Add Universal SorbaSet™ powder to the liquid until dry in appearance or until at a stiff consistency. Very deep spills and thick liquids may require mixing to insure saturations. Pressure from a flat shovel or mixing with a hoe is sufficient. For aqueous spills, no further treatment is necessary. Universal SorbaSet™ will hydrate and set to a firm dry mass in a short length of time.

For use with nonaqueous liquids, such as solvents and other organics, once the spill is completely absorbed sprinkle lightly with clean, cold water until wet in appearance. Avoid excessive force and dilution. For spills up to 1 inch deep, no mixing is required. Complete solidification will occur within an hour. If material is not set or sufficiently dry within that time, dust on more Universal SorbaSet™ and rewet.

Removal: DO NOT TOUCH SET MIXES. USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Set materials may be removed with plastic or aluminum shoves (to avoid sparking flammables) or other tools.

Liquids treated with Universal SorbaSet™ meet al current requirements for secure land burial. They do not weep or exude liquids under pressure. They can be easily handled with shovels or earth moving equipment.

Waste solidification: Solidification of drummed materials may be performed using some sort of gentle agitation for complete dispersion. AVOID EXCESSIVE AGITATION after addition of water. Simply allow water to permeate mass.

Caution: Neutralizers may release fumes or heat.

DECISION FREE SPILL CLEAN UP WITH UNIVERSAL SORBASET™ ABSORBENT/SOLIDIFIER IS GUARANTEED RCRA LEGAL

Universal SorbaSet™ Spill Pillows

This technology represents the ultimate solution in spill pickup and disposal. Turns spills into a solid mass. The Universal SorbaSet™ Spill Pillows series will absorb acids, caustics, and other liquid wastes both fast and effectively. The pillow material will then harden and solidify the absorbed liquid spill. The solidification process reduces flammability, corrosivity, reactivity and toxicity of the liquid. Acids are actually neutralized. The solidified spill contained in the pillow meets current EPA (RCRA) requirements for land burial of hazardous wastes. Ensures 100% liquid retention. Universal SorbaSet™ Spill Powder comes in two different sizes based upon absorbing capacity. The 250 ml Pillow is 7”L x 4”W and the 1 liter boom is 30”L x 4”W. Each pillow is poly bagged.

AVAILABLE-in 30# Bags.

FOR MORE COMPLETE SAFETY AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION, REFER TO MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.

Amendments to the RCRA regulations, enacted on November 8, 1984 {ref.} prohibit land burial of free liquids or liquids absorbed on biodegradable materials, or material that release liquids when compressed. The only way to meet these new regulations is through the use of a solidification technique.

Various absorbents*, such as vermiculite, flyash, perlite, and granular clays, hold liquids in their pores, the same way a sponge holds water. When subjected to pressure, these liquids are readily released. Adsorbents*, such as activated carbon, retain liquids on their surface. Although some are quite resistant to pressure, the contained liquids may easily be replaced by ground water or released by mild heat.

True solidification completely encapsulates liquids in a continuous matrix, by chemical reaction. A truly solidified liquid cannot be extracted by pressure, mild heat or mild acidification.

Two currently available solidification methods are cementation and vitrification. Vitrification is the use of high heat melting to form a type of glass-bonded mix with the liquid. This method is extremely energy intensive and not suitable for most organics. Cementation methods, on the other hand, are ambient temperature reactions and are much more economical and practical.

Most cementation reactions require exacting conditions and special equipment. The OMNI line of hazardous waste disposal compounds overcomes these problems
*Neither absorbents nor adsorbents meet the requirements for land burial under RCRA.

This bar graph demonstrates the retention abilities of solidification vs. absorption. Only the solidified OMNI compounds offer proper retention to meet the regulations for secure land burial.

Compression test: Solidified liquid samples were subjected to a pressure of 35 psi (comparable to earth pressure at a depth of 50 feet.) for a period of one hour. Weighing before and after indicate degree of retention. (Exceeds EPA method 9095, Paint Filter Liquids Test used to determine compliance with 40 CFR 261.21, 261.22, 264.314 & 265.314).

The Technical Service Department of OMNI/ajax or our sister company, Absolute Sorbent Technologies, will evaluate waste samples and make specific recommendations. They are also available to assist in the selection or design of appropriate equipment to use with OMNI compounds.

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